Accounting Specialist

KEMBA Financial Credit Union • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for supporting Accountants and Accounting Operations Personnel by analyzing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts, performing daily Accounting operational tasks, assisting with month-end close, assisting Accounts Payable as needed, completing incoming and outgoing wire transfers, and performing other accounting functions as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Accounting degree or working towards degree desired
• Knowledge of basic accounting concepts and procedures including account reconciliation
• Knowledge of related computer application
• Well organized and detail oriented
• Good math skills
• Attentive to detail and accurate
• Cooperative and willing to assist others
• Strong Adobe and Microsoft Suite (Excel in particular) skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous Credit Union or financial institution experience very helpful
• Knowledge of Symitar system

Responsibilities

• Reviews source documents and records daily transactions.
• Balances and posts daily write-ups and journals
• Posts corrections, adjustments, and other transactions to the appropriate general ledger account
• Completes daily ATM consolidation reports and posts to the general ledger
• Completes daily ITM consolidation reports and posts to the general ledger
• Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned
• Performs miscellaneous filing/sorting of checks, journals, daily write-ups, etc.
• Prepares various records and reports and maintains files
• Assists with Accounts Payable as necessary
• Assists with the daily processing of incoming and outgoing wires
• Completes accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
• Completes special projects as assigned
• Performs all duties in a manner that is fully compliant with applicable industry regulations as well as KEMBA policy and procedures
• Develops an understanding of Credit Union history, philosophy, organization, policies, and operational procedures
• On a self-directed basis, continues to improve individual level of competency through training and certification on established educational programs
• Relates to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: Communicates with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
• Performs work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
• Responds appropriately to feedback from a supervisor
• Performs other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED